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#How to get to mam tor by train free

This circular route is one of my favourite Peak District walks and my absolute favourite Mam Tor route! You’ll be treated to the narrow streets of Castleton, views of the Hope Valley, the summit of Mam Tor, the Great Ridge and Back Tor! All of that in a walking time of less than 3 hours… So, I won’t keep you waiting anymore! Car Parking and Start Pointįor this Mam Tor circular walk, the route starts and ends at the car park next to Castleton Garage on Buxton Road (in Castleton). Start and endpoint: All Day Car Park next to Castleton Garage on Buxton Road, Castleton Otherwise, simply head back down the steps and retrace your steps back to Mam Nick Car Park.

If you want to extend your Mam Tor short walk, you can walk along the Great Ridge to Hollins Cross or Back Tor.

And, the third, is behind you looking back towards Chapel-en-le-Frith, with another scenic ridgeline and the sparse Peak District countryside to the north.

Secondly, looking over the Great Ridge towards Back Tor and Lose Hill – the path along the ridgeline makes for a great photo.

First, is over the Hope Valley including Castleton and Hope.

After a well-earned celebratory photo at the trig point summit, there are three key views to enjoy….

Just the small matter of climbing them separates you from the incredible views of the Peak area!

You’ll soon see the steps to the top on your right-hand side, behind a small fence.

Keep to the path as it runs parallel to the small country road.

The path to the summit starts at the back of Mam Nick Car Park.

If travelling on those days, I’d recommend arriving early or late in the day as parking is particularly limited here.Īlternatively, parking is available on Old Mam Tor Road near Blue John Cavern, but please park responsibly as buses operate along this route. The National Trust website advises that if you are unable to pay due to having no signal, they encourage you to make a donation when you get home to their Peak District Appeal.Īs with all car parks at beauty spots, spaces can fill up quickly on weekends, bank holidays and during school holidays. For everyone else, parking costs £3 for the day and the only payment method is Pay by (Smart) Phone – no cash or card payments are accepted on site.

#How to get to mam tor by train free

The car park is owned by the National Trust and parking is free for members or for those with blue badges. This short Mam Tor walk starts (and ends) at Mam Nick Car Park (GPS coordinates: 53.345530, -1.815729). So, if you’re looking for a Mam Tor short walk – this is the one for you! Although I warn you now, the steps to the top won’t be easy… Car Parking and Start Point Not everyone wants to or is physically capable of long walks over uneven terrain in uncertain weather. If Mam Tor isn’t on your must-visit list, it will be after reading this post!Īt less than one mile, this walk holds the record for the shortest walk time on this website! But, as a strong believer in not gatekeeping travel or the countryside, I think it is important to highlight that this route exists! Then, at the end of the post, there’s plenty of FAQs to make sure I’ve covered as much as possible to help you plan your day out! Additionally, in the spirit of making this guide as useful as possible, I’ve also included information on parking, accommodation and travel options.

The walking route takes in Castleton, the summit, the Great Ridge and Back Tor – the perfect half-day out!īoth Mam Tor walking routes come with downloadable GPS files so you can track the route on your smartphone without the internet too. Second, is a Mam Tor circular walk from Castleton seeing the best spots in less than 6 miles/3 hours. Perfect for those that just want the views. And, that’s why I’ve compiled this to-the-point guide on the only 2 routes you need to know.įirst, is the Mam Tor short walk – a straight route that takes you to the top and back, in the quickest route possible. There are plenty of Mam Tor walks and finding the right one can be difficult.